1855 1/2C, BN PR(PCGS#1326)

December 2025 Showcase Auction - The James A. Stack, Sr. Collection Part I

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

22003

Grade

PR65BN

Price

8,400

Lot Description

Vivid golden-olive and champagne-pink undertones backlight handsome golden-brown patina for this wonderfully original specimen. Fully struck with broad, squared off rims and modest reflectivity evident in the fields as the coin dips into a light. While the Proof mintage of the 1855 half cent was undoubtedly higher than those achieved for the 1840s issues, these are still difficult to find. Perhaps 50 to 75 exist today in all grades, and interestingly these same dies were used to coin circulation strikes of the date, as well. An elegant and conditionally rare Gem example of this issue, and one with impressive attributes to please the eye.